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Iran is a formal member of the BRICS organization as of 2024 [1], and it actively utilizes this partnership to resist international pressure [2] and participate in non-Western multilateral institutions [3]. Furthermore, Iran's inclusion in the group is part of a broader strategic alignment involving China and Russia {fact:1, fact:5} and is characterized by positive relations with the group's core members [4].
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The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 2 facts
Iran Country Report 2026 - BTI Transformation Index bti-project.org 1 fact
claimIran seeks active participation in non-Western multilateral institutions, including the BRICS+ group, the Eurasian Economic Union, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 1 fact
claimWestern sanctions against Russia and Russia's need for reliable partners like Iran have resulted in Iran's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the extension of the preferential trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and Iran's membership in BRICS.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu 1 fact
claimIran utilizes partnerships within the 10-country BRICS organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to resist United States pressure.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimAs of 2024, Iran is a member of BRICS, alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.